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GLOSSARY TERM

Combed cotton

Cotton that has been combed to remove short fibres before spinning, giving a smoother, stronger and less pill-prone yarn than carded cotton.

Combing adds cost and reduces yield, so “combed” should appear in the specification wherever you want it.

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